A Harris County resident has taken legal action against multiple companies over a defective bed frame that caused severe injuries. On July 10, 2024, Donna Moton filed a complaint in the Harris County District Court against Roey Lung Enterprise Corp., Mattress Firm, and PPJ, LLC.
The case revolves around a bed frame purchased by Moton from Mattress Firm on April 12, 2021. According to the complaint, the bed frame was designed and manufactured by Roey Lung Enterprise Corp. and PPJ, LLC. The plaintiff alleges that the bed frame was defective and collapsed on July 10, 2022, while she was using it, resulting in severe injuries. The complaint details how the defendants were responsible for various stages of the product's lifecycle including research, design, development, testing, manufacture, production, marketing, promotion, distribution, and sale. It claims that these entities failed to warn consumers about the defect or provide adequate instructions for safe use.
Moton's lawsuit accuses the defendants of multiple violations under Texas law. Specifically cited is TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE ANN. §82.001 regarding products liability. The plaintiff argues that the bed frame was not reasonably safe for its intended use and lacked sufficient warnings about known risks. Additionally, Moton claims that poor quality control led to a manufacturing defect which contributed to her injuries.
The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages along with interest and court costs as part of her relief from the court. She emphasizes that her injuries are permanent and have resulted in physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, lost wages, property damage among other damages.
Representing Donna Moton is attorney Richard J. Presutti from The Law Office of Richard J. Presutti in Houston. The case has been assigned Case ID 2024-43371 in the 165th Judicial District Court with Judge Rhonda Momon presiding.